School Bus CHP Practice Test

What is the expiration date of a School Bus Inspection Certificate (CHP 292) with a date of 12/25/96?

1. 12/25/97

2. 12/25/98

3. 01/25/97

4. 01/25/98

The correct answer is: 01/25/98

The School Bus Inspection Certificate (CHP 292) typically has a validity period of one year from the date of issuance. In this case, if the certificate was issued on 12/25/96, it would be valid until the end of that year, specifically until 12/25/97. However, the expiration date of an inspection certificate is often understood to mean the last day in the month where it can be utilized until a renewal is necessary. Thus, the expiration date would be extended to 01/25/98, allowing for a full month beyond the one-year mark, which provides a grace period for obtaining a new inspection or renewing the certificate. Therefore, this understanding leads to 01/25/98 being the correct expiration date for the mentioned inspection certificate, fitting the common practices surrounding such documents.